Last Updated: 8 days ago
Phone: (917) 915-1445
Address: 155 EAST 54 STREET 10022
Steak frites w/ secret sauce, no reservations, expect a line. French bistro vibe w/ European roots.
This classic French restaurant offers a unique, single-dish dining experience centered around perfectly cooked steak frites, accompanied by a signature green sauce. The ambiance aims to replicate its European counterparts, creating a charming bistro feel. While the core concept remains consistent, some diners find the seating arrangements quite cramped.
The star of the menu is the steak frites, served with a renowned, secret green sauce. While many praise the classic dish and its accompaniments like salad and bread, a few find the steak itself to be just 'okay' or not to their preference, with some describing it as similar to pot roast. The restaurant is known for its consistent, albeit simple, offering.
"The signature dish is steak frites, served with a unique green sauce. The meal typically includes a salad and a second helping of the steak and fries."
Customers generally appreciate the classic French steak frites experience, though some note the tables can be uncomfortably close together.
Important Note
The restaurant is known for its extremely close table spacing, which can make the dining experience feel cramped. It also operates on a single-dish menu, which may not appeal to everyone.
"Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is described as somewhat gimmicky but offers steak frites for $38."
Neutral"Regarding the tight seating at La Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, this commenter explained that staff temporarily pull tables out into the walkway to allow guests to enter, and expressed comfort with minding their own business in such crowded conditions."
Neutral"The seating at Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte was described as a fire hazard due to tables being pushed so close together, making it difficult to get out of the banquette seating."
Negative"A picture was shared of the seating at La Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, specifically a booth area, where the tables were so close that exiting could be an issue if seated next to someone."
Negative"The commenter visited La Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte for their steak frites and noted that tables were pressed so close together that staff had to physically pull them out for patrons to sit, and noted the proximity allowed easy access to neighbors' condiments."
Negative"This user agreed with the previous comment that Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte was overrated."
Negative"This user had the dish in London and found it overrated, but thanked the recommender."
Negative"A user suggests Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, noting its French-ish style."
Positive"Le Relais de Venise was suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"This commenter also stated Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is not all-you-can-eat, noting that two portions do not constitute AYCE, and described their steak as similar to slices of pot roast rather than traditional steak."
Negative"The commenter clarified that Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is not all-you-can-eat, as they only offer one additional serving."
Negative"The commenter suggested Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte."
Neutral"This restaurant in the Theater District offers a single-item menu of steak frites for $35, including a salad and a special sauce. It's recommended for both lunch and dinner."
Positive"This commenter suggests Relais de L'Entrecote offers good value with a $35 three-service meal, though they only serve steak-frites."
Positive"This user mentioned Le Relais as an example of a restaurant with a dessert trolley/cart."
Neutral"This user clarifies that Le Relais de Venise's dish is not steak au poivre but is still delicious."
Neutral"This user finds Le Relais de Venise consistently satisfying for their steak frites."
Positive"Le Relais de Venise de L'Entrecote is suggested as a fun option for a second steak experience, noting its simple menu of only steak and fries with an insanely good, mysterious green sauce."
Positive"DetectiveOk3902 advises against Le Relais, describing it as cramped and a bit chaotic, despite the white tablecloths, and found the steak only 'OK'."
Negative"Runningwithscalpels reiterated their strong negative opinion of Le Relais, citing extremely cramped seating and describing its steak as the "crappiest" among the three comparable establishments, despite any online hype."
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